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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,083.76, 1,623.60 and 535.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,083.76, 1,623.60 and 535.30 is: 801.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,083.76 : 1,623.60 = 535.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,083.76/1,623.60 = 535.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,083.76x = 1,623.60 × 535.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,083.76x = 869,113.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 869,113.08/1,083.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.94

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